Gardener

Chart your career path in an expanding business and flourishing industry Enjoy the convenience of onsite parking and a vibrant cafeteria Secure your future: Join a trusted and established leader in the industry

Are you passionate about creating and maintaining vibrant green spaces? Do you have a knack for nurturing plants and landscapes? Super Gardens is on the lookout for an experienced gardener to take the helm at our prestigious Swinburne University campuses in Croydon and Wantirna. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team of two, including yourself and an apprentice, allowing you to truly make this site your own.

• Permanent Full Time position
• 38 hours per week
• Eastern suburbs location
• Onsite parking or easy access to public transport

About the Role

Join Super Gardens in our commitment to beautifying and maintaining lush, green spaces that families, communities, and individuals across all walks of life can relish. We are currently seeking an experienced gardener to take charge of nurturing and enhancing the picturesque campuses of Swinburne University. This role transcends traditional gardening; it's about cultivating environments that not only survive but thrive and inspire.

Responsibilities

Your day will be varied and tasks will include:

• Performing garden services such as pruning, weeding, leaf and rubbish removal
• Identifying and managing weeds, pests and diseases
• Planting, feeding and fertilising a variety of plants
• Assisting with minor landscape improvements and routine management of irrigation systems including fault reporting and necessary repairs
• Maintaining strong professional relationships with both Super Gardens colleagues and external stakeholders

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Cert III in Horticulture or Parks and Gardens
• A background in garden maintenance
• A manual driver's licence and Chemical Users Licence (ACUP) are highly desirable
• Familiarity with irrigation systems will be considered an advantage
• A true passion for gardening, combined with the initiative and leadership skills required to mentor and guide an apprentice

Benefits

As part of the Super Gardens team, you will enjoy:

• A flexible, dynamic work environment that encourages growth
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
• Provision of uniforms and protective clothing, plus an annual allowance for safety boots

Our Team & Culture 

Discover Green by Nature, the merge of four leading landscape services businesses across Australia and New Zealand: Green Options, Super Gardens, Skyline Landscape Services, and Recreational Services. With a 120-year legacy, our Group's purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. As a dynamic force in the industry, we invite you to join us in shaping a future where the collective strength of our team transforms landscapes and uplifts communities across Australasia. 

At Green by Nature, we embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. 

How to Apply 

Grow with us at Green by Nature Submit your resume today. 

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